By the year 2000, U.S. students must be first in the world in math and science skills.
George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.
He has challenged all individuals and institutions in America to make service central to their life and work.
As a free and democratic people, Americans will always welcome measures which promote the growth of democracy.
The importance of scientific and engineering research to the well-being of our Nation is widely recognized.
The Michel amendment shows a Federal commitment to improving voter registration without mandating specific Federal procedures.
Science and engineering play a vital role in maintaining our Nation's defense, improving its health, and increasing its economic productivity.
H.R. 2190 would mandate that States which require voters to register shall adopt three specific registration methods.
I am pleased to submit to the Congress a report of the National Science Board entitled Science & Engineering Indicators -- 1989.
I recommend the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the convention and give its advice and consent to ratification.
I commend Science & Engineering Indicators -- 1989 to the attention of the Congress and those in the scientific endeavor.
PCAST will provide high-level advice directly to the President on a wide range of important issues concerning science and technology.
I am seeking to provide the best obtainable private sector advice to executive branch decisionmaking in science and technology.
The bill raises other constitutional concerns by limiting the President's appointment power and discretion to recommend legislation.
We still believe that a lot of the emphasis has to be at the local and State level.
Such a ban is premature and would threaten the driftnet agreements signed in 1989 with Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
I'm sure I would have got a lot better audience for the State of the Union.
I think we can encourage; but I think it's the responsibility of the States and then of the local organizations to actually sign people up.
The Federal Government cannot dictate to your high school the curriculum or exactly what your teachers have to teach.





